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Bond Insurance Company
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Bond Insurance Company
A company that sells insurance on bonds. That is, a bond insurance company guarantees that the principal and coupon on a bond will be paid at the appropriate times. The bond insurance company does this in exchange for a premium. Insured bonds carry a higher credit rating.
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